Inspired by guitar pop from the 80's and indie bands from the 90's, The Mary Onettes were successful in releasing one EP with Sony/BMG before being dropped. Their sound has been likened to Echo & The Bunnymen, The Church, The Smiths, The Cure and The Jesus and Mary Chain.
The band were then picked up by the Swedish indie, Labrador, where they released their debut EP Lost. Their 10-track debut album The Mary Onettes was released in 2007, followed by 2009's effort, Islands.
In 2010, the Ekström brothers started a side project entitled Det Vackra Livet who record in their native Swedish language.
Explosions
The Mary Onettes Lyrics
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Falling through, through the night
You're not even scared
But don't forget to breathe
I wish you've been the way I do
All wrapped up things to do
But I can't stand to see
And it can make your heart stop
It can make your heart stop
And it can make your heart stop
We're all shake when the feeling comes
We're all fade towards the dawn
But you were never scared
No, you were never scared
Its time to let the explosions in my heart
Leave me out to meet you in the end
And it can make your heart stop
It can make your heart stop
It can make your heart stop
It can make your heart stop
And it will make your heart stop
If we ain't make it through the night
And it will make your heart stop
Yeah, it will make your heart stop
(It will make your heart stop)
(It will make your heart stop)
There's nobody else taking you through this
Nobody else taking through this
Nobody else nobody else
Nobody else but you
The Mary Onettes's song Explosions is a hauntingly beautiful track about the fear of losing oneself in the chaos of life. The song's opening lines set the tone for the overall mood of the song, with the lyrics "I picture you in black and white, falling through, through the night, you're not even scared, but don't forget to breathe." These lines describe a person who is moving through life in a dreamlike state, detached from their surroundings and seemingly unafraid. However, there is a sense of underlying tension and unease, with the singer urging this person to remember to breathe, as if they are on the verge of losing touch with reality.
Throughout the song, the lyrics describe the feeling of being overwhelmed by life and the fear of losing oneself in the chaos. The pre-chorus warns "And it can make your heart stop, it can make your heart stop", suggesting that the pressures of life are so great that they can become physically debilitating. However, despite the fear and uncertainty, the person described in the song is resolute and unflinching, with the chorus declaring "But you were never scared, no, you were never scared".
The final section of the song is a plea for connection and understanding, with the singer declaring "It's time to let the explosions in my heart, leave me out to meet you in the end". This is a powerful reminder that even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty, there is always hope for connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
I picture you in black and white
I imagine you as a classic, timeless figure with no color or vibrancy.
Falling through, through the night
Navigating through a dark and difficult time period.
You're not even scared
You exhibit courage and bravery in the face of hardship.
But don't forget to breathe
Remember to take a step back and maintain composure in this difficult time.
I wish you've been the way I do
I hope you share the same perspective as me.
All wrapped up things to do
Busy and consumed with distractions to avoid confronting underlying issues.
But I can't stand to see
I am unable to bear witness to the reality that we are avoiding.
We forget to breathe
We both fail to take a step back and process our emotions in this situation.
And it can make your heart stop
The stress and intensity of the situation can be overwhelming and threatening to our well-being.
We're all shake when the feeling comes
When faced with strong emotions, we are all vulnerable and shaken.
We're all fade towards the dawn
We all eventually move on and recover from this difficult period towards a brighter future.
But you were never scared
Despite the struggle, you remained fearless and strong.
Its time to let the explosions in my heart
It is time to confront and express the intense emotions that I have been repressing.
Leave me out to meet you in the end
Addressing these emotions will ultimately allow me to reconcile with you and move forward.
If we ain't make it through the night
If we don't overcome this difficult period together.
There's nobody else taking you through this
No one else is equipped or capable of navigating this situation with you.
Nobody else taking through this
There is no one else to guide you through this experience.
Nobody else nobody else
You are alone in this experience and must carry yourself through it.
Nobody else but you
You must rely on your own strength and resilience to make it through this difficult time.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: PHILIP EKSTROM
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